Bank Support Worker - Forest of Dean

We’re hiring for bank support workers in and around the Forest of Dean

Do you enjoy walking, swimming, watching movies or social activities?  

Are you looking for a second job or to make some extra income?  

We’re hiring for Bank Support Workers in and around the Forest of Dean including Lydney, Coleford and Westbury-on-Severn. 

Being a bank support worker you’ll have flexibility and access to shifts that suit you; you could choose to work for a day here and there, during term times or holidays, evenings only or weekends only. 

Experience is not essential as we provide full training. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude and a desire to help someone live a full life! 

The support we provide is centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs.  

Due to the nature of the job role, applicants should be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.

No day is ever the same, visit our website for more information. 

Benefits:

• Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.68 p/h)
• Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.  
• Time to complete training is paid 
• We cover the cost of DBS checks  
• Rota's are planned in advance.  
• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment  
• You will:
• Have good communication skills 
• Have a positive and patient approach 
• Be resilient and respect people’s differences 
• Be able to build professional relationships  
• Work well as part of a team 

Your responsibilities: 

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead 
• To develop daily living skills. 
• Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships 
• To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans. 
• To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals. 
• Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support

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About Brandon

Brandon exists to enable children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism, or both, to live life in the way they choose. We provide high-quality, individualised support to around 1,600 people and have a staff team of over 2,000. Operating across southern England and London, support is provided by a widely dispersed workforce, including public spaces and the homes of the people we support.